The United Way of the Capital Region is seeking a Self-Starter to help us grow relationships with Major Gift Donors.
The Ideal Candidate will: plan, coordinate and implement the individual major gifts program to meet the United Way of The Capital Region’s major gifts fundraising goal and build the individual donor base. This position is responsible for the direct solicitation of gifts as well as for the coordination of other staff and volunteers in cultivating relationships with major donors.
Areas of Responsibility:
Manage the Major Gifts program
- Develop the annual goals and work plan for the Tocqueville Society and its members.
- Assist in the development of goals and strategies for the Resource Development department.
- Track and report on progress of the major gifts program throughout the year.
- Manage effective system for tracking and cultivating donors and prospects.
- Develop and maintain highly customized donor engagement plans and donor files.
- Identify, research and qualify prospective donors.
- Develop portfolios of prospects for cultivation and solicitation by the President, Board and other volunteer solicitors and provide on-going support, appropriate accountability, and strategic counsel to each, in order to support their successful cultivation and solicitation.
- Lead staff responsible for supporting the Tocqueville Council.
- Provide cross functional support of staff on major donor and volunteer engagement. activities, corporate leadership efforts and development and oversight of collateral materials and communications.
Solicit Gifts on behalf of the United Way of the Capital Region
- Manage a significate personal caseload of major donors and new prospects.
- Integrate planned giving activity into donor cultivation.
- Develop cultivation strategies for prospects and engage staff, Board, or other organizational supporters as appropriate.
- Move potential donors through solicitation and closure.
Manage relationships with donors and prospects
- Work cross functionally with Marketing/Communications to produce materials and tools to communicate regularly with donors and supporters.
- Identify opportunities to network with donors and prospects and engage members of the staff, Board and Volunteers as appropriate.
- Identify and implement opportunities for donor recognition, stewardship and appreciation.
- Ensure all gifts in the major gifts program receive follow-up communications and recognition.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience:
- Three to five years’ experience in non-profit fundraising or equivalent work related experience.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication, public speaking, group training/facilitation, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and gain the respect of a broad constituency base, including executive levels in business, industry and government, foundation management, service providers and other key community leaders.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 5 2018
Active Until:
Oct 5 2018
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit